Ending 28th Jun, 2026 14:00

Olympia Timed: Arms, Armour & Militaria June 2026

 
Lot 539
 

539

A SABRE IN FRENCH LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S STYLE

with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point and etched with Coulaux Freres Klingenthal manufactory details along the back at the forte, robust copper-alloy hilt with ridged ovoidal langets, rear quillon with faceted button terminal, knuckle-guard with medial ridge, pommel and back-piece in one, and wire-bound leather-covered grip, in original copper-alloy scabbard lined in black leather and open along each side at the top, steel shoe, and two rings for suspension, 85.5 cm blade

For a very similar example see Bonhams Knightsbridge, 22 May 2024, lot 33.

Sold for £300


 

with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point and etched with Coulaux Freres Klingenthal manufactory details along the back at the forte, robust copper-alloy hilt with ridged ovoidal langets, rear quillon with faceted button terminal, knuckle-guard with medial ridge, pommel and back-piece in one, and wire-bound leather-covered grip, in original copper-alloy scabbard lined in black leather and open along each side at the top, steel shoe, and two rings for suspension, 85.5 cm blade

For a very similar example see Bonhams Knightsbridge, 22 May 2024, lot 33.